HC Deb 08 May 1967 vol 746 cc155-6W
68. Mr. Kelley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has received regarding the arrest and imprisonment of Mrs. Betty Ambatielos; and what steps he is taking for her protection as a British subject.

70. Mr. Concannon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that all possible assistance is given to Mrs. Betty Ambatielos, a British subject arrested by the Greek Government.

71. Mrs. Anne Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that Mrs. Betty Ambatielos is given all possible assistance, including legal representation, by the British representatives in Greece, following her arrest by the Greek Government.

75. Mr. Varley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he has taken to secure the release from a Greek prison of Mrs. Betty Ambatielos; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. William Rodgers

Mrs. Ambatielos was arrested on 21st April. Her arrest was one of thousands made allegedly for security reasons. Our Consul has seen Mrs. Ambatielos four times. Her case is being examined. Her Majesty's Ambassador in Athens has followed up with the Greek Government the strong representations which my right hon. Friend has already made to them through the Greek Ambassador in London that she should be released, in the absence of specific charges against her.